We probably shouldn’t have been surprised when the announcement went out that Southwest Airlines plans to shake up how they do a lot of their business. They recently announced that …
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BUSTED! Airlines Cracking Down on Another Hack to Pay Less For Checked Bags
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAlthough airlines are still (begrudgingly) working through allowing families to sit together for free, they do, at least, allow young families to check a stroller and car seat for free. …
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Some people go out of their way to fly on the newest airplane or to check out a new interior design. Others will schedule trips on older planes that are …
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The Free Gift American Airlines Gives You if They Lose Your Luggage
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAccording to the Department of Transportation’s final Air Travel Consumer Report of the year, in 2023, U.S. airlines lost (they prefer the word “mishandled” – that includes lost, damaged, delayed …
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Most people who fly have been the victim of another passenger who’s done something boneheaded. Or rude. Or maybe they were only thinking of themselves and it put others at …
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Our Experience: Southwest Airlines’ Upgraded Boarding vs. Early Bird Check-In
by joehegby joehegWe often travel with Southwest Airlines, usually taking at least one trip a year. This is why it makes sense for us to have the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority co-brand …
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When we travel overseas, we have a strong preference for train travel over short-distance flights. This was the case when we journeyed from Salzburg, Austria, to Munich and then to …
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Man Scolded for Helping “Older Lady” Put Her Bags in the Overhead
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFull disclosure: save for one flight in Asia (one where the overheads were positioned for a country whose residents tended to be on the short side), I have never put …
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Well, This jetBlue Safety Announcement Differed From the Norm
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor the most part, the safety announcements flight attendants make on the PA are pretty much the same, regardless of the airline. The FAA mandates a specific pre-take-off announcement, with …
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The Inconsistent Rules For Chewing Tobacco on Airlines: What You Need to Know
by joehegby joehegThere’s no other form of transportation where you give up as much freedom of personal space as airplanes. Unlike other modes of transportation, such as your car or a train, …